CC Course Booklet - Makeup
Skills & traits you need to be a makeup artist

Responsibilities

The typical tasks undertaken by make-up artists include:

Deciding which clients to take on
Deciding upon the desired physical outcome with each client
Assessing and sticking to the budget
Researching relevant techniques needed to achieve a certain look
Ordering materials from suppliers
Sourcing new suppliers for specialist items
Making initial design sketches and drafting initial notes
Constructing a timetable and plan of action
Presenting these ideas to the client and other individuals involved in the project
Making sure that the make-up will prepare the individual for each situation, including lights in studios
Ensuring that the make-up fits with the other physical aspects of the project, including the costumes
Making sure that the individual is not allergic to any of the products
Applying the make-up to the client
Explaining the process step-by-step if this is desired by the client
Teaching the individual new techniques and showing them new ranges of make-up if desired by the client
Making moulds of body parts and helping with the process of making prosthetics
Fitting artificial items including wigs to the client

Qualifications

If you want to become a Makeup Artist in Australia, you’ll need to complete a Certificate III in Makeup. When completing a Certificate III in Makeup, you’ll be required to complete a number of supervised training hours (similar to an apprenticeship) to help you build up your skills.

The entry requirements can vary, however you will usually need to have completed year 10 of high school.

Your training as a makeup artist will occur in a range of locations including on-campus, in purpose built educational makeup studios and on-location, to prepare you for a range of different environments that you might work in as your career grows.

You may choose to stop at a Certificate III in makeup, however many students then go on to pursue more specialist training for specific niches such as:

Theatre Makeup
Special Effects (SFX) Makeup
Bridal Makeup
Retail Makeup
Fashion, Runway & Catwalk Makeup Editorial Makeup
Television & Screen Makeup

SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services - MAKEUP
IF YOU ARE A FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST, YOU MAY ALSO WISH TO CONSIDER TAKING A SHORT BUSINESS COURSE

It will help you learn the basics of marketing yourself and operating as a registered business.

As makeup falls under the health and beauty category, you’ll need to be aware of the insurance that you’re required to have to protect you and your clients if something goes wrong (for instance, if someone has an allergic reaction to a product).

If you are employed by a company as a makeup artist, your insurance and marketing will be taken care of by the company, however it is always looked upon favourably by employers if a makeup artist chooses to continually update themselves with new training, as well as staying up to date with the latest techniques and makeup trends.

The second option for those is wish to become a fully qualified makeup artist quickly or within a year is through full time study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – Colour Cosmetica Academy.

Your personal requirements, how you prefer to study and your own financial commitments will dictate the type of course that will be best suited for you, so ensure to do your research well!

On completion of any full time study, you will be recognised with a national trade qualification for makeup.

Skills & traits you need to become a successful makeup artist

CREATIVITY

Any profession with “art” in the title requires a creative imagination and a strong visual sense.

Makeup artists should understand the different shapes and features of a face and recognize how to highlight them.

Perception and visualization is important, as cosmetic application relies on the ability to mentally rearrange details of an image to create an attractive look without mistakes.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Most of a makeup artist’s day involves work- ing closely with other people, like models, actors, photographers and clients or customers.

Makeup artists should be able to communicate with a variety of people to understand client goals and provide necessary feedback. Artists need to be confident and tactful when suggesting changes that may benefit a customer’s appearance.

DETAILED ORIENTATION

Makeup artists must be able to complete their work under pressure without letting the details slip. Some jobs require extended peri- ods of concentration to complete meticulous cosmetic requests.

Artists must be able to reason and solve problems, weigh costs against benefits, and design new ideas with a creative way to implement them.

MANAGEMENT

A makeup artist has to manage her time and the time of others.

You are in charge of analyzing each client’s desire and obtaining the equipment and products necessary to complete the job.

Particularly when first starting out, makeup artists must market themselves and manage their online and physical presence to gain clientele and build a strong client base.

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